Both sides of the Taiwan Strait are girding for would be the most difficult seaborne invasion since World War II.

China's foreign ministry has dismissed safety concerns raised by Taiwan about its hosting of the APEC summit next year, but said the island's participation rests on its compliance with established practice and the "one China" principle.

Lockheed said in an emailed statement that it was committed to delivering "mission-critical capabilities" to Taiwan with the F-16 fleet to support its air defences. That includes the 66 new F-16Vs, along with Taiwan's F-16 Viper upgrade programme, which was completed in December 2023, it added.

Blending history, romance, and cross-cultural collaboration, Taiwan–Japan series “Love Ends in Bloom” reflects on identity, memory, and shared Asian heritage. “Love Ends in Bloom” began as a reflection by executive producer Chang Chen-yu on a trip back to his hometown in Chiayi.

A day earlier, on Monday, the MND reported that six PLA aircraft and five PLAN vessels were operating around Taiwan until 6 a.m. local time

Taiwan's envoy to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Presidential Adviser Lin Hsin-i, speaks during a press conference at the end of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, November 1, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

France's National Film Board is doubling down on Asia as the region emerges as a vital creative force in a shifting global entertainment landscape.